2024 MLP Challenger Level Playoffs: As the 2024 regular season draws to a close, the excitement builds for the Challenger Level playoffs in the Major League Pickleball. The top six teams are ready to compete for promotion to the Premier Level, with strong lineups prepared for a thrilling post-season.
Challenger Level Standings
With the conclusion of the 2024 regular season, here’s a look at the teams that have made it to the playoffs in the Challenger Level.
- Chicago Slice (44 points): The Chicago Slice features a strong lineup including Jack Munro, Brendon Long, Megan Fudge, and Allison Harris.
- SoCal Hard Eights (41 points): The SoCal Hard Eights boast a competitive team with Irina Tereschenko, Erik Lange, Yana Newell, and Max Manthou leading the charge.
- Miami Pickleball Club (39 points, 65% Match Win Rate): The Miami Pickleball Club, consisting of Milan Rane, Bobbi Oshiro, Noe Khlif, and Eric Oncins, has performed well this season.
- Atlanta Bouncers (39 points, 52% Match Win Rate): Featuring Jaume Martinez Vich, Susannah Barr, Todd Fought, and Emily Cederquist, the Atlanta Bouncers have also made it into the playoff picture.
- Las Vegas Night Owls (35 points): The Las Vegas Night Owls will be looking to make an impact with their roster, which includes Zoey Wang, Judit Castillo, Rafa Hewett, and Blaine Hovenier.
- Frisco Pandas (33 points): The Frisco Pandas, made up of Ewa Radzikowska, Michael Loyd, Stefan Auvergne, and Tammy Emmrich, round out the playoff teams.
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Playoff Dynamics
As in the Premier Level, the top two seeds, the Chicago Slice and the SoCal Hard Eights, will earn first-round byes, advancing directly to the semifinals. This is particularly significant in the Challenger Level because the four teams that reach the Challenger semifinals will be promoted to the Premier Level in 2025.
In the quarterfinals, the Miami Pickleball Club will choose to face either the Las Vegas Night Owls or the Frisco Pandas, while the Atlanta Bouncers will take on the team that Miami does not select.
News in Brief: 2024 MLP Challenger Level Playoffs
The Challenger Level playoffs are set as the Chicago Slice and SoCal Hard Eights secure first-round byes, advancing to the semifinals.
The Miami Pickleball Club will choose their quarterfinal opponent between the Las Vegas Night Owls and Frisco Pandas, while the Atlanta Bouncers will face the remaining team. The top four teams reaching the semifinals will be promoted to the Premier Level for the 2025 season.
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